Lifestyle Columns
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Tax write-offs: deficit casualty?Oct 20, 2010 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Could the forthcoming report of a bipartisan presidential deficit-reduction commission due Dec. 1 lead to fundamental changes in the way homeownership is...
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Extend the life of your carpetsOct 20, 2010 11:00 pm - New carpeting is great if you can afford it! But if you are trying to hang on to yours a little longer, try some of these tips. The most important thing you can do is v...
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New tax deductions created for owners with faulty drywallOct 20, 2010 11:00 pm - The Internal Revenue Service has made some changes that will benefit the hundreds of thousands of owners who bought new homes in the past few years that are filled with ...
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Vampire's PunchOct 18, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 cup fresh cherries, pits removed 2¼ cups cherry-infused vodka 1 cup lime juice ¾ cups cranberry juice 2½ ounces grenadine 6-8 cups lemon-lime soda Wash and remove pits...
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Nothing scary about spirited winesOct 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Look no further than your favorite wine department for Halloween costume inspiration and a delicious party gift besides. Fans of dismemberment are in luck with Owen Roe...
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Poached chicken takes a little faithOct 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Poaching chicken is one of our favorite tricks for producing a stash of moist meat that becomes a building block for a speedy dinner tonight, plus another dinner later o...
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Ghoulish treats for howling good timeOct 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Frankly, I don't mind when Halloween falls during the week; I can keep my involvement minimal. I buy the candy, get the boys' costumes together and send them out the doo...
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Fruits and vegetables and your blood pressureOct 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. If blood pressure control is all about limiting sodium, what has eating more vegetables and fruits got to do with better blood pressure? A. Limiting sodium is a...
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Big not bad when it comes to bulk buyingOct 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Think BIG. I'm not talking about portion size here. I'm talking bulk foods. The Big is Green Council and retailers across the country recently proclaimed Saturday, Oct. ...
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Ham and cheese stuffed pork tenderloinOct 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Today's online food demo by Stan Janis isn't nearly the first time this 53-year-old independent contractor has appeared on camera, nor his most dramatic role. As an infr...